Arid Solutions Inc. Water Absorbing Crystals will get your yard through a drought. A must for new plantings but also can be used for existing landscapes. Try it under new sod or in your garden square.
These crystals will be your best friend in the garden.This non-toxic polymer soil additive is for indoor or outdoor uses. It holds many times its weight in water to become a water source for your plants after the surrounding soil begins to dry out. 1/4 cup will hold 1/2 gallon of water!
POTTING PLANTS
4 parts soil to 1 part hydrated crystals. Keep the crystals to the bottom to encourage root growth,
Hint-hydrate with fertilized water
GARDEN SQUARES
Per four foot square, Cultivate in 1-2 cups 4-6” deep, Water Well to Hydrate- Mulch!
FLOWER BEDS
Work about 6 lbs per 100 square feet, Work into soil 6-8” deep, plant flowers, water well, mulch!
TREES & SHRUBS
Add ¼ cup to 1 ½ cups to hole depending on size of tree and type of soil, water deeply to hydrate, or you may also add already hydrated (with fertilized water) polymer to hole.
EXISTING LANDSCAPES
Dig several small holes surrounding plant, being careful not to disturb roots. Pour in a teaspoon or two depending on plant and hole size. Be sure polymer is covered with soil, water well. Watch plant to assess if more polymer is needed.
GRASSING / SODDING
Broadcast dry with a spreader or drop seeder for even disbursement. Work into soil approximately 6-8” in depth, spread seed or lay sod, roll, water liberally. Apply at a rate of 5 lbs per 1000 square feet
ALL RATES ARE APPROXIMATE AND WITH EXPERIENCE THE GARDENER WILL DETERMINE THE RATES FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND CONDITIONS.
GENERALLY SANDY AND ARID REGIONS REQUIRE MORE POLYMER AND CLAY SOILS A LITTLE LESS
ONLY $5 S&H.
